Sunday, October 21, 2007

Announcing the second edition ofAsian American Women: Issues, Concerns, and Responsive Human and CivilRights Advocacy

by NAPAWF Founding Sister, Lora Jo FooPublished by iUniverse

Asian American Women: Issues, Concerns, and Responsive Human and CivilRights Advocacy reveals the struggles of Asian American women at the bottomof the socio-economic ladder where hunger, illness, homelessness, sweatshoplabor and even involuntary servitude are everyday realities. The health andlives of Asian American women of all socio-economic classes are endangereddue to prevalent, but inaccurate stereotypes which hide the appalling levelof human and civil rights violations against them. The book captures theirsuffering and also the fighting spirit of Asian American women who havewaged social and economic justice campaigns and founded organizations toright the wrongs against them.

We encourage you, fellow sisters, to meet with your chapters and discussyour thoughts and ideas about the issues the book raises. Several of thechapters of this second edition were updated by women activists andadvocates around the country. We encourage you to invite these courageouswomen to your meetings so that they may share their experiences and helpfacilitate active and productive discussion.

To thank you for your hard work and commitment to the movement, current paidNAPAWF members may purchase the book at a discounted rate. Supplies arelimited so order your copy today! To place an order, please visit our g%2FutviTF5Oj8> online store or email aawbook@napawf.org. Ifyou aren’t a current paid member, sign up today so you can take advantage ofthis special discount!Paperback: $19.95 $15.00 NAPAWF Members Only!Hardcover: $29.95 $25.00 NAPAWF Members Only!

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